Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-29

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which IL capable OF supplying from I'll
we'll upon which it works sufficient wat.
to meet the wants OF all tho stock and /
water the track and maintain the ground
In hrst.class condition, free from dust. l
can pump thirty gallons q minute-1, 80
TO 1000 gallons an hour. With this il
valuable adjunct an abundant supply &
fresh. pure water will bs constantly a.
sured, and the two greatest discomforts q
hot weather at q race meeting-thirst al,
duet-permanently avoided. The track
which, as already stated, ia. from the car
bestowed upon it's construction, one of tn
finest upon tho Pacific slope, is bein
! its being in frst-class condition when tn
inaugural meeting of the season, on the 81
Of July, opens,
WEEK FROM NEXT SUNDAY,
The first stable visited was that OF Mr.
II. B. Jeffries who had in the first stall tn,
brown stallion Tarantula, 9 years old, b,
Cassius M. Clay out Of an Almond dam will
ecord of Eat. In the next stall was tn.
bay stallion Victor, years old and out
of Kentucky Girl. Next in order came
Ajax, q bay stallion owned by Pat Largey
sired by Sam Purdy, and an unknown
which is entered in the sweepstakes race or
the Fourth, Next came the 2-year-old
bright bay colt lion, sired BY empest
which gives great promise of showing up az
one OF the speediest. He can strike g.
minute gait now and is pronounced by
judges a
REMARKABLY PROMISING ANIMAL.
He is entered among the 2-year olds in
which class he will compete against Marcus
Days noted 2.year old and California
colt. In the next stall is Gilt Edge, a
brown stallion 4 years old. by Belmont
out OF Lilac mare. she by Tomahawk, he
by Roscoe, he by Pilot Jr., the great sire OF
all the trottiRg wonders of the day, includ-
ing Goldsmith Maid. In the next stall was
seen young Ranchero, dark chestnut
gelding. 8 years old owned by McEvoy, OF
Meadervjlle, which is also entered in the
sweepstakes on the Fourth. In the next
stall was seen & chestnut sorrel, years
old, by Commodore Belmont, dam un-
known. He is not yet entered. He ia the
property by D. r. Beck, of Virginia City.
and it is expected will be entered in one of
Delmoe has fine chestnut gelding, whose
pedigree is unknown, but which gives
PROMISE OF GREAT SPEED.
Col. Bradshaw has also got sorrel mare
entered in the Fourth OF July sweepstakes
from which We expect to hear excellent re.
suits. Next comes Ebon, bay gelding s
years old, owned by William Gwinn, sired
by Commodore Belmont out OF Gold
Dust mare. Next comes the three-year-
old bay marc Halo, sired by Commod"re
Belmont, dam Mona West by Dictator.
Mr.. A.antle's stables were next visited.
Here was found the six-year-old brown
mare Evening Star by Commander Bel
mont out OF Dictator mare With $50
here the grey horse Eureka by Commodore
Belmont.
THE NEXT STABLE vysITAD
wac that OF F. ". Fancher. Here was
seen the celebrated Lula B., with q record
OF 2:38, by Commodore Belmont; also q
black two.year.old colt, 1ndiaman, en-
tered in the two.year-old stakes. He has
also in charge Grimes brown horse Dan.
that won the race at this track last Mon
day. There is also here a brown gelding by
Heron, entered in sweepstakes for the
Fourth. He has also got E. w. Wynne's
stallion, Fred W., with record OF 2:45,
which is also entered for the same sweep.
stakes. There we're also several other rum
ming horses in other tables. Great prepa-
rations are being made in Days stable to
receive the nine trotters to arrive on Mon
day, which will include
SUCH NOTED HORSES
as Senator, Woodbine, Governor. Gov
erness, Frisco. Montana Maid Deputy and
several others. Stables are in course Of
erection for Larabie, McMaster OF Deer
Lodge and horses from Helena. Dillon and
all over the country. Ike Warehouses;
stable of flyers will be here from Salt Lake
including Geranium, Clara Bell, Badger
and other we'll known favorites. Other
racing and trotting stock from Salt Lake
is also expected. In fine, the Fourth OF
July meeting promises to be one of the
finest in the history OF the territory. This
with the presence of other attractions pro-
vided by the Fair Association ought to
bring into Butte such crowd as has not
been witnessed in the city since the incep-
ton OF these race meetings.
THE SWORD CONTEST
alone ought to bring together to witness
it thousands as another opportunity OF
witnessing this novel and thrilling exhibi'
ton may not be afforded in life time.
There are very few men who unite in them.
selves the necessary qualities and physical
attributes necessary to take part in such
contests. The participant must be an ex'
merit in the use of the weapon, which ls rs
keen as a razor on the edge and blunt at
the point. The least error OF judgment in
warding blows delivered may result in the
scalp being laid open as the helmet worn
has been known to slip of at a
no Y.
nosed, He must be thoroughly at home in
the saddle and accustomed to sit his horse
firmly and securely in spite OF the most
sudden springs or turns, and to use his
weapon with as much ease in the saddle az
on foot. He must have nerve and cool.
ness, q quick eye, firm wrist and great
endurance. The armor worn by the con-
testants affords as much protection to the
hodv as can be devised, but it is not per:
feet. and accidents are unavoidable. and
there 10 q consequent possible tnriil
of horror added which goes 70
make up the strong attraction "nich
these contests have everywhere preveo
The magni6cent grand stand capaEie o.
holding 1000 spectators, and provided
With all the necessary accessories IN tns
wav Of refreshments on the grounds com
,,,afe. the list of what the West Side Fan
and Racing association will provide not ior
getting o the presence OF brass band thai
vii interlard the amusement with cho'c'
selection of freehIy chosen airs every day
ENTRIES FOR THE DERBY.
CHICAGO. Jure 24.-The entries for th'
Jockeys and for the first pools 'or 'n'
American Derby to be run to'morro"
washington Park, are a. follows:
Iocky. Weight. Betting
Horses: ynLnown 1jS S1l0 O
Htndoo Rack Enkno"" ia 26s O
Miss Ford, Wes, iiS so o.
Sxa urr Echultns, 1lo 1Vc
9 Ca1 Todd Hamilton, 1l8 ~ o. ~ y
T.nalon Spouer, l!s 20 ~
rens"' BfayJock, 11S 10y y